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Landfill, recycling center closed for employee death

46-year old man found in a bathroom on Saturday morning.

Alaska firefighters join fight against fires in the Lower 48

About 100 firefighters from Alaska are heading to the lower 48 to help fight wildfires.

Fourth of July festivities promise fun and games

Rain is in the forecast for the Fourth of July, but don’t let that dampen the fun. There is a ton of events and activities going on around downtown Juneau and on Douglas.

June rainfall broke record and prompted flood advisory

June rainfall broke record and prompted flood advisory

Juneau received 6.69 inches of rain in June.  That beats the previous record of 6.22 inches in June 1996, according to the National Weather Service … more

New Bartlett CEO ready to learn ‘lay of the land’

The new CEO for Juneau’s Bartlett Regional Hospital doesn’t plan to make major changes right away. Chris Harff was named to the city-owned facility’s top post Friday by the hospital’s board of directors.

Ahead Of Alaska drilling, Shell practices cleaning up

Ahead Of Alaska drilling, Shell practices cleaning up

Shell is now training hundreds of workers to confront oil in icy waters. But for now, the training is taking place in the calm, ice-free waters far to the south, near the port of Valdez.

Auke Lake accident investigation update

Juneau Police Chief Greg Browning says the investigation into last weekend’s deadly accident on Auke Lake may take weeks.

Capital Transit proposes route change

Capital Transit proposes route change

Capital Transit wants to hear from bus passengers on a proposal to provide bus service on Riverside Drive in the Mendenhall Valley.

Indictment dismissed, trial averted in baby homicide case

David J. Paul was accused of hurting a baby so severely that she died from her injuries.

UA President proposes 2 percent tuition hike

The president of the University of Alaska is proposing a 2 percent tuition increase for the 2013-14 school year.